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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1860
Page
2
A letter to Mr John Partridge notes Charles G Williams Haq of Janesville will address the Whitewater Wide-Awakes and Republicans on political topics Thursday evening. He is described as a forcible and eloquent speaker and is expected to deliver an address worth listening to.
Republicans should remember that Hon. A. Scott Sloan, candidate for Congress in the third district, will speak at Pabuyri on Wednesday next week September 26 and again at Fort Atkinson the following day. The call urges voters to support a sound reliable honest freedom-loving man in Congress.
An Oshkosh Courier reprints Douglas party estimates showing Douglas ahead in New York counties, then compares to last fall’s votes for Leavenworth and Jones. It argues the figures expose Lincoln opponents as desperate and notes Breckinridge supporters reject the Douglas plan. Also reports Walker’s capture and a Albany piano factory fire with $80,000 loss.
The article denounces claims that Lincoln opposed Mexican War relief measures. It asserts Lincoln voted for fourteen relief acts and eight joint resolutions aiding troops, widows, and orphans, and labels the Union piece as falsehoods by Brick Pomeroy and Beriah Brown.
State Pair-Annual Address notes Gen. James W. Nye of New York to deliver the Annual Address at the State Fair on the 28th inst. The piece mocks opposing factions and discusses Lincoln's potential victory, fusion politics, and party loyalties. It comments on Parsons' move to Galena and Morris of Illinois supporting four more years of the Union. It quotes John Sherman's urging fusion to defeat the Republicans and lauds Lincoln and Hamlin as standard bearers. The piece includes partisan squibs about Breckinridge and editorial attacks on Milwaukee press factions.
Chicago papers report the Douglas sub committee rejecting Breckinridge electors while urging campaign unity against Squatter Sovereignty. Philadelphia holds a Douglas Democracy rally with Gov. Johnson praised, speeches by Gen. Foster noted, and plans for upcoming campaign events.
The Portage Record reports that Congressman Larrabee will address the city Thursday evening. Democrats prepared to welcome him and seek clear explanations on his votes and positions, including topics about Speaker Smith, slavery remarks, harbor bills, and the Homestead and Kansas admissions disputes.
Correspondence from Iravan Wisconsin notes four people killed instantly in a rear end collision between a passenger train and an extra mail train on the Racine and Mississippi line. Victims include Mrs Davin of Sharon a Darien boy named Catlin a Sharon man George Stoopful Miss Margaret Seaman and Mr BarFer others injured may die. Jury to investigate and report findings.
Delegates list and credentials report shape seatholders for county convention. Unanimous Sheriff nominee George Wylie. Clerk James Simmons. Recorder B B Babcock. Treasurer N M’Graw. Register of Deeds B D Dewing. County Surveyor J L Tubbs. other officers advance by formal ballots amid multiple rounds and adjournment.
The body of Wm Farnsworth of Sheboygan was recovered from the Lady Elgin wreck near Green Point Eyiston and brought to Milwaukee by the Gazette captain. Funeral held at his home with Episcopal service. Farnsworth long a pioneer in Sheboygan, respected but impoverished. wife and stepdaughter surviving along with a son and daughter who had lived there.
Special dispatch reports massed Orangemen in Toronto during the Prince of Wales visit. A King William image under the arch prompted cries and threats as Duke of Newcastle ordered the coachman to reroute. Police and royal guards repelled mob actions while banners and effigies marked the confrontation.
The column mentions Mrs Putnam's millinery success and encouragements to customers. It notes Lake Ais Vineyard in connection with Atwood & Cooper at Rock Lake Nut and Concord and Northers grape varieties. A memorial resolution honors a deceased member, with publication planned in the Whitewater Argus.
A fragment lists wholesale items including flour, winter wheat, spring wheat, barley, potatoes, and fruit. Mentions mail, railway, and farm goods with scattered vendor notes and prices.
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